Benchmark #1 Review

Justin didn't want to get involved in the struggle for civil rights. He just wanted to go to school. Unfortunately, many people in the community did not want Justin to go to their school because of his African American heritage. A simple walk to school becomes a powerful march for rights as Justin, a group of civil rights leaders, and millions of supporters make Justin's case the centerpiece in a heated battle for civil rights.

What type of conflict is this?

• Character vs. Character

• There is no conflict

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

As the family begins their vacation, they see clear water, blue skies, and sandy beaches. Suddenly a rumble shakes Jerome's sister off of her beach chair, Jerome remembers that this island is famous for the large volcano.......

What type of conflict is Jerome facing?

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Nature

Justin didn't want to get involved in the struggle for civil rights. He just wanted to go to school. Unfortunately, many people in the community did not want Justin to go to their school because of his African American heritage. A simple walk to school becomes a powerful march for rights as Justin, a group of civil rights leaders, and millions of supporters make Justin's case the centerpiece in a heated battle for civil rights.

Who is the protagonist in this selection?

• Justin

• African American heritage

• Society

• Civil Rights

To Make French Toast: First, take out a skillet to cook and turn the stove on low. Second, you will melt the butter in the pan and stir it with a spatula. Third, beat the eggs. Fourth, lay the bread, white or wheat, on both sides in the eggs. Fifth, sit the bread on top of butter for 30 seconds and then turn over. Now you have a slice of French toast, repeat.

What is the Point of View of this passage?

• 1st Person

• 2nd Person

• 3rd Person Omniscient

• 3rd Person Limited

All of the following are examples of external conflict except....

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand flew into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the short text, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.

What can we infer about Anastasia and John's relationship?

• They are happily married

• They just began dating

• They are lab partners in science

• They recently broke up

Anastasia sat by the fountain in the park with her head in her palms. She was weeping mournfully and her clothing was disheveled. In between gasps and sobs, Anastasia cried out a name: “Oh... John…” And then her cell phone beeped. Her hand flew into her purse and her heart fluttered. The text message was from John. She opened up the message and read the short text, “I need to get my jacket back from you.” Anastasia threw her head into her arms and continued sobbing.

What word in the underlined sentence is a context clue that helps us define 'mournfully'?

• She

• weeping

• clothing

• disheveled

I feel so gloomy and melancholy on Wednesday mornings, and I don't even know why.

What is the meaning of melancholy in this sentence?

• Hyper

• Of the melon variety

• Angry

• Sad

I feel so gloomy and melancholy on Wednesday mornings, and I don't even know why.

Which word is a context clue that can help you define melancholy?

• Wednesday mornings

• why

• gloomy

• feel

Amy wanted to wear the simple white dress to the dance but her friend Emilia kept pushing her to buy this big, puffy, golden ballroom gown as ostentatious as it was expensive.

Using context clues, what does the word 'ostentatious' probably mean?

• Showy or flashy

• Warm

• Important

• Rewarding